Scientists investigate possible link between opioids and pancreatic cancer – Open Access Government

In the UK, there are reports of a 400% increase in opioid prescription. The north of the country sees more opioid prescriptions given out than the south, highlighting regional health inequalities.
Dr Li-Chia Chen, a Senior Lecturer at Manchester, said: Chronic pain is difficult to manage and unfortunately, because their workload pressures are so stringent, GPs have limited capacity to counsel patients with persistent pain.
This might explain why drug therapy is the main way how GPs manage pain.
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